Everyone loves a good  haircut and something that frames your face just right is the key to having a style you will love for years —but how do you know what style is right for you?

When done right, face-framing styles can enhance your natural features, draw attention to your best angles, and complement your hair’s natural texture. But not all face shapes are the same – and your face-framing should reflect that.

Let’s break it down by shape:

ROUND FACE

Goal: Add length and avoid width at the cheeks.

Opt for long, vertical layers that elongate the face.

Side-swept fringes work better than straight-across bangs.

Avoid anything that ends at the widest part of your cheeks.

Try a soft face frame that starts just below the chin.

Celebrity inspo: Chrissy Teigen, Mila Kunis, Selena Gomez.

Product picks: Bumble & Bumble Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer helps smooth and prep hair for sleek styles that won’t puff out at the sides.

OVAL FACE

Goal: Balance is already there—most styles suit this shape.

Curtain bangs or soft, wispy fringes are ultra-flattering.

You can experiment with layers at different lengths.

Chin-length bobs or long layers? You can do both.

Celebrity inspo: Zendaya, Janelle Monáe, Beyoncé.

Styling tip: Use Bumble & Bumble Curl Reactivator to refresh face-framing curls or waves for an effortlessly chic finish.

SQUARE FACE

Goal: Soften strong jawlines and add softness around the temples.

Go for feathered or textured layers around the jawline.

Avoid blunt cuts or harsh lines that emphasise angularity.

Wispy or layered bangs work better than blunt fringes.

Celebrity inspo: Taraji P. Henson, Olivia Wilde, Keira Knightley.

Treatment tip: Use Bumble & Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil to reduce frizz and add softness around the jaw.

HEART-SHAPED FACE

Goal: Balance a wider forehead with a narrower chin.

Opt for long side-swept bangs or chin-grazing layers.

Avoid too much volume at the crown.

A lob or mid-length style with subtle shaping near the chin works best.

Celebrity inspo: Rihanna, Kerry Washington, Reese Witherspoon.

Product picks: Try Bumble & Bumble Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray to add balanced volume lower down without overwhelming the crown.

How Your Hair Texture Plays a Role

Curly or coily hair? Layers need to be more strategic to avoid bulk.

Our team of expert stylists will factor both your texture and your face shape into the final cut.

Book in for a consultation to get expert advice and styling tailored to you. We’re here to help you find the face-framing look that feels fresh, flattering, and uniquely you.